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Residents urge Brookings County planning panel to consider CO2 pipeline risks
Summary
Three residents told the Brookings County Planning and Zoning Commission on Jan. 7 that they are concerned about the proposed Summit Carbon CO2 pipeline’s proximity to homes, recreation areas and water resources and urged local officials to consider setbacks or ordinances before new residential development is approved.
On Jan. 7, 2025, three residents told the Brookings County Planning and Zoning Commission that they oppose a proposed high-pressure carbon dioxide pipeline route and urged county officials to consider safety setbacks and ordinance changes before approving nearby development.
The comments matter because the Summit Carbon Solutions pipeline route submitted last fall lies near populated lakeshore areas and new subdivisions, residents said, and local zoning and county-commission action could affect future siting and protections.
Janai White, who identified herself as a resident of Aurora, told the commission, “I don't want this pipeline in our backyard; I'm gonna speak…
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